Alignment work question for track

Nkc · 07-31-2015, 01:38 AM

So I had my alignment done after the KW-V3's were installed. I'm about to put on the camber plates with Apex 18x10 squared setup with 275/35.

Should I do an alignment again before I hit the track due to the camber plate adjustments and wheel setup?

Will I have to do another alignment after I adjust my camber plates and put on my stock wheel setup after track day?

What do you recommend?

gasfot · 07-31-2015, 07:51 AM

Yes, you need to adjust toe-in after adjusting camber.

MightyMouseTech · 07-31-2015, 08:08 AM

Every time the camber is changed, the toe changes drastically.

MDORPHN · 07-31-2015, 08:51 AM

Yes, you'll need an alignment after installing the camber plates.

As long as you don't go too radical with your track set-up, you should be able to run the same settings for street and track.

FWIW, I run 2.75 - 3.0 degrees camber in front with 0 toe year round.

In my experience, it's the combination of camber and toe (i.e., toe out) that eats up front tires.

Neil

Nkc · 07-31-2015, 12:03 PM

Thanks guys. I'll just get an alignment after I install the camber plates and keep that setting when I put my stock wheels back on.

CP 1///M · 08-05-2015, 11:51 AM

I wonder how much camber you need to not rub the fronts with 18x10 ET25 and 275/35R18 tires... I have 18x9.5 ET22 and plan to go either 265/35 or 285/30 since 275/35 will most likely rub the liner on turns with my rims. I'm on -2 front camber with zero toe stock suspension

craina · 08-05-2015, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by CP 1///M

I wonder how much camber you need to not rub the fronts with 18x10 ET25 and 275/35R18 tires... I have 18x9.5 ET22 and plan to go either 265/35 or 285/30 since 275/35 will most likely rub the liner on turns with my rims. I'm on -2 front camber with zero toe stock suspension

I run 275/35 18x10 et25 square and the fender liner rub is insignificant. It is not enough to eat through fender liners or tires.

CarJunkie · 08-06-2015, 10:51 AM

Can those of you running 0 toe comment on daily driveability? Any issues with tramlining on uneven surfaces, especially older back roads that are rutted? Not sure if it is the toe or caster that matters more in that regard.

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Nkc NOOB 1601 Rep 1,356 Posts Drives: Cars Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: @BMWclassicdivision iTrader: (0)	Alignment work question for track So I had my alignment done after the KW-V3's were installed. I'm about to put on the camber plates with Apex 18x10 squared setup with 275/35. Should I do an alignment again before I hit the track due to the camber plate adjustments and wheel setup? Will I have to do another alignment after I adjust my camber plates and put on my stock wheel setup after track day? What do you recommend? __________________ @BMWclassicdivision
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gasfot New Member 1 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Stockholm iTrader: (0)	Yes, you need to adjust toe-in after adjusting camber.
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MightyMouseTech Major General 4338 Rep 6,196 Posts Drives: 13 135i 6MT LeMans Blue MSport Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0)	Every time the camber is changed, the toe changes drastically.
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MDORPHN Colonel 291 Rep 2,898 Posts Drives: AW 1M Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wash, DC iTrader: (0)	Yes, you'll need an alignment after installing the camber plates. As long as you don't go too radical with your track set-up, you should be able to run the same settings for street and track. FWIW, I run 2.75 - 3.0 degrees camber in front with 0 toe year round. In my experience, it's the combination of camber and toe (i.e., toe out) that eats up front tires. Neil
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Nkc NOOB 1601 Rep 1,356 Posts Drives: Cars Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: @BMWclassicdivision iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys. I'll just get an alignment after I install the camber plates and keep that setting when I put my stock wheels back on.
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CP 1///M Private First Class 51 Rep 175 Posts Drives: BSM 1M Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	I wonder how much camber you need to not rub the fronts with 18x10 ET25 and 275/35R18 tires... I have 18x9.5 ET22 and plan to go either 265/35 or 285/30 since 275/35 will most likely rub the liner on turns with my rims. I'm on -2 front camber with zero toe stock suspension
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